Roy Hodgson Believes Tom Cleverley Can Play Fábregas Role for England: The Daily EPL

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Tom Cleverley, Manchester United
© EMPICS SportTom Cleverley, Manchester United

If you watched England’s impressive 5-0 win against Moldova on Friday, you will have noticed how Tom Cleverley played a key role in midfield for the Three Lions. While he did miss a few glorious chances in front of goal to make his name on the goal sheet, the 23-year-old Manchester United midfielder showed plenty of promise. So much so that England manager Roy Hodgson believes Cleverley can play the Cesc Fabregas role for England.

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